S1E266: Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?

S1E266: Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?

From BT Money Hacks by The Business Times

April 26, 2026 · 20 min · Season 1 · Episode 266

About this episode

The episode discusses the balance between AI efficiency and the human touch in financial advising.

As AI takes the wheel in wealth management, will your 'perfect' financial plan survive a market crash? Algorithms crunch numbers, but only a human can manage emotions. Join Howie Lim and Javelin Wealth's Polka Mishra as they dissect the friction between AI's efficiency and the indispensable, empathetic role of the human advisor. Find out who’s truly in the driver's seat of your financial future. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 AI sits in the engine room, not driver's seat  06:51 The one thing AI can never replace 10:41 The regulatory minefield 14:43 The evolving role of the human adviser --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Polka Mishra, partner, Javelin Wealth Management Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe   Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN   YouTube Music…

People in this episode

Host: Howie Lim

Guest: Polka Mishra

Topics covered

  • AI in wealth management
  • human advisors
  • financial planning
  • market crash
  • emotional management

Keywords

  • AI
  • wealth management
  • financial plan
  • human advisor
  • market crash

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Javelin Wealth Management, SPH Media

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